Two men, who are suspected in nearly a dozen armed robberies in multiple states, were arrested in Citrus Heights on Friday, according to police.

Citrus Heights police said Michael Ortiz and Chanzie Cox were armed during 11 robberies in California and Colorado, including the robbery of a Citrus Heights Domino's Pizza.

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Ortiz, who was armed with a stolen firearm at the time of his arrest, and Cox were both taken into custody on charges of robbery, possession of a stolen firearm, possession of narcotics and conspiracy, police said.

According to detectives, it is believed Ortiz and Cox committed more armed robberies in California and Colorado, but also in four other states -- Nevada, Arizona, Utah and Oregon.

Anyone with information about the robberies is asked to call the Citrus Heights Police Department at 916-727-5500.